Nipples come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The most common complaint is a nipple that is inverted or non-protruding. Alternatively, the areola, the pigmented region around the nipple may be too large for the breast

Many patients are born with inverted nipples and are seen in younger girls as the breast develop. This can be embarrassing and cause concerns with the appearance of the breasts, and if severe may cause problems with breast feeding. Nipple inversion can usually be corrected with a fairly simple surgical procedure, with minimal scars.

Many patients are born with inverted nipples and are seen in younger girls as the breast develop. This can be embarrassing and cause concerns with the appearance of the breasts, and if severe may cause problems with breast feeding. Nipple inversion can usually be corrected with a fairly simple surgical procedure, with minimal scars.

Not infrequently, patients present to us with inverted nipples. There are different degrees of inverted nipples. Firstly, there are nipples that never come out and never will. Secondly are nipples that are retracted, but when cold or stimulated, they will come out. Some women are told that breastfeeding will improve the projection of the nipple but many people do not want their nipples to be retracted and do not want to wait until trying the breastfeeding option, which may not work anyway.

Not infrequently, patients present to us with inverted nipples. There are different degrees of inverted nipples. Firstly, there are nipples that never come out and never will. Secondly are nipples that are retracted, but when cold or stimulated, they will come out. Some women are told that breastfeeding will improve the projection of the nipple but many people do not want their nipples to be retracted and do not want to wait until trying the breastfeeding option, which may not work anyway.

An inverted nipple is a condition where the nipple, instead of pointing outward, is retracted into the breast. In some cases, the nipple will be temporarily protruded if stimulated, but in others the inversion remains regardless of stimulus. Women and men can have inverted nipples.

Do you plan to undergo inverted nipple correction surgery? Call Dr Catherine Boorer Plastic Surgeon to book an appointment with our board certified doctor before you jump on surgical table. Our expert surgeon has many years of experience in performing various cosmetic surgeries.